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Bryan Lee

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Bryan Lee, born Bryan Leroy Kumbalek on March 16, 1943, in Two Rivers, Wisconsin, was an American blues guitarist and singer who lost his eyesight by age eight. He developed a passion for early rock and blues through late-night radio sessions. By his late teens, Lee played rhythm guitar with The Glaciers, covering material by Elvis Presley and Little Richard. In 1979, he released his debut album Beauty Isn't Always Visual. Lee moved to New Orleans in January 1982, performing regularly at the Old Absinthe House on Bourbon Street. He released several albums, including Memphis Bound (1993) and Six String Therapy (2002). Lee appeared on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno in 2007 alongside Kenny Wayne Shepherd. He continued to perform until his death on August 21, 2020.
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